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Joining Class of 2023 Greetings Class of 2023, Sadly I have been in two previous Classes (2021 and 2022). New target is June 2023 - but subject to change (health scare this year - need a year to get an all clear before I walk away from mega corp's fab healthcare). In the meantime I am...

sadly moving to Class of 2023 This will be the second time I have moved my target retirement date. >:( I had a significant health scare early this year, and I don't want to walk away from really amazing insurance until I hit some follow up milestones. May 2023 now. Warm regards to everyone...

Welcome Maize22 - this is a wonderful supportive community. Definitely check our FIRECALC. It's a great tool.

sorry for tardy reply I'm actually moving to the class of 2022 now -- here is why I am pushing out. 1. I moved this year. I will settle in over the course of the year. 2. I don't have a pension, and I wanted to see how things shook out over the course of the pandemic/election. 3. I am...

UPDATED Class of 2022 Roll Call I was on the fence about retiring in 2021 or 2022 - I've compromised. Moved to my retirement destination, working until May 1 2022 to cash flow all the renovations. ;D

Hello Class -- sadly, i have not posted since early 2020-- like many, the 2020 pandemic through me for a loop (we both kept working, but have elderly parents in other states so it's been pretty stressful). I am still on the fence about retiring in 2021. If I do, I am moving my date from 4/2021...

We need a count down ticker so we can track each other to say congrats! I am going to hunt around on the web.

Hi Classmates - thinking my last day will be right after Easter in 2021. I will have PTO to burn the first few months, and I have to hang on for bonus 401k deposit MegaCorp makes in Feb. We have some work to do on the house this year -- lots to do in next 15 months! Mixed up in my head right...

Welcome Disney Dreamer! I like your count down. I am between Feb and April 2021 - gotta sell the house. :)

welcome! Welcome to the forum and the class of 2021! Do stop by the "Hi I am..." thread to introduce yourself to those beyond our class.

Confession -- I have been sulking... Classmates, My plan to use the rule of 55 to retire in the Spring of 2021 was a good one, but I missed a detail. The plan document requires 10 years with the firm. :facepalm: I won't have that. We will still retire in 2021 because DH will turn 59 1/2 later...

I have had very good success with GoodRx for medication for my dog -- yes, I said my dog. Was able to use it at Safeway and at Sam's for substantial savings.

It's important to talk to your plan administrator about this. I too had intended to leverage the IRS rule of 55. But I found out that in the longer plan document, our plan requires 10 years in the plan (which I won't have). Your plan may also have rules about the distribution.

Congratulations Very sorry to hear about your DW and SIL -- but congratulations on the decision to accelerate your retirement. While my date can't move up, I am actively look for a role that would allow me to move to FL sooner rather than later. Please let us know how things go as you move...

That's good news. Remember to get the full picture you need to also check with the village, and county -- because they will tax you too, in addition to state....

Lauradrops -- You may have done this already, but just in case...suggest you check the taxes in Long Island/New York. We sold our house in NY in 2006, and the property taxes and village, town, county, and state taxes were ridiculous at that time. I doubt they've gotten any cheaper.

how is everyone doing? Anyone else feeling a bit nervous? DH and I need the markets to continue to cooperate!

First - welcome! Great first post. I am sure you will get a lot of feedback. Suggest you plug in your numbers to FireCalc and use that has a informer. I would also check out medicalsherpa.com to confirm your costs.

I will give you one more story to help your recalibration. My sister retired early last year at 56. She is very happy. Her close friend was giving it one more year. In early August he died suddenly of heart failure. He was fit, ate health, but had a congenital heart issue (he knew, but his...

cyber888 -- pls call you doctor and see what your doctor advises. If you have a nurse line or teledoc with your insurance call them. could be several different things.

Welcome Dave in Michigan - Congratulations on being in the position to retire. :)There are things in your control, and things outside of your control. This is a good place to talk with others about both. The concerns you have raised have been discussed in several threads. Worry less -- plan more!

Welcome davemd -- stop in and introduce yourself at Hi, I am thread!

Congratulations! Move that Alaska trip up. Enjoy yourselves -- you've earned it.

Hello my fellow esteemed candidates of the class of 2021! :greetings10:I finally searched to see if a class had been organized - what was I thinking -- of course there was! We are targeting March/April 2021 time frame. We'll relocate to my home state of FL. Can't wait!

Don't leave! Good information, helpful people, and a supportive atmosphere here. Suggest in the near term (how about 3-6 months?) track all your spending (and I do mean all) in the Mint or EveryDollar app (both have free versions). It will give you a better lens on your actual spend. Also, where...